Rep. James L Oberstar (D-MN) on Next Highway Bill

In this View from the Hill segment Representative James Oberstar (D-MN) describes this as a transformational year for transportation.  The 34-year veteran Congressman is a leading expert on transportation policy and holds the chairmanship of the influential House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  In this segment Mr. Oberstar also talks about some of the major obstacles he believes Congress must overcome if it is to pass a new highway and transit authorization bill this year this year. Oberstar also tells us what he thinks about President Obama, and the policy decisions made by the administration so far.